St. Al alum Chris Albert signs with Tennessee-Southern tennis – The Vicksburg Post

SENATOBIA Chris Alberts’ time at Northwest Mississippi Community College is over, but his college tennis career is just beginning.

Albert, a Vicksburg native and St. Aloysius graduate, recently signed with Tennessee-Southern, a four-year program that is a member of the NAIA.

Albert spent most of this season playing No. 1 doubles with Ian Gordon, another Vicksburg native who came to Northwest Mississippi from Warren Central, and No. 2 singles. Although Albert only won two singles matches, he consistently played against some of the toughest players in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges.

In doubles, Albert and Gordon collected four wins, all against MACCC opponents. In addition, Albert picked up another doubleheader against Southwest Mississippi when he paired with freshman Noah Lary.

“It was a blessing that we had him for that short time,” Northwest Mississippi coach Will Irvin said. He played at the top of our lineup and was a real leader for us as a super sophomore. He’s hardworking, determined and smart, and his biggest growth this season was his maturity. Chris excels in everything he does, both on and off the field.